Public Health and Sustainable Development
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SSA0303 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | S-SA 2005 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Social Services |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2005-2006) |
| Credits: | 2 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Koivisto, Raimo |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2005-2006
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S-SA-1A | 2006-03-06 – 2006-05-24 | Sinikka Palosaari | Finnish | 2006-02-13 – 2006-03-06 |
Learning Outcomes
The student knows the basics concepts in national public health work, the system and the most common public health diseases.
The student recognises the environmental factors that bear a vital effect on the health of man.
Contents
Public health work and the Finnish primary health care service system. Environmental health hazards on the individual. Environmental health care. Sustainable development.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Kauhanen, J.& Myllykangas, M. & Salonen, J.T. & Nissinen, A.1998.Kansaterveystiede. 2.p. Helsinki. WSOY. Sosiaali- ja terveysministeriö 2001. Valtioneusvoston periaatepäätös terveys 2015 kansanterveysohjelmasta. Helsinki.STM.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, independent study
Assessment Methods
Exam or written assignment. Numeric evaluation.